Best 28212 North Carolina Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 8,395 students in 28212, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 69 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 28212, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).

The top ranked public schools in 28212, NC are East Mecklenburg High School, Idlewild Elementary School and Greenway Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 28212 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28212, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).